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London: Match-seller, Ludgate Hill (b / w photo)
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London: Match-seller, Ludgate Hill (b / w photo)
7165296 London: Match-seller, Ludgate Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Match-seller, Ludgate Hill. Illustration for London in the Nineties edited by Leonara Collins (Saturn Press, 1950).); © Look and Learn
Media ID 24678094
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
1950 1959 1950 1959 Annees 50 50s 1950s Bus Line Busses Fifties London Nw Omnibus The City Of London Londoner Photography Art Public Transport
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This photo print, titled "London: Match-seller, Ludgate Hill" captures a poignant scene from the 19th century. Taken by an English photographer, this image showcases a match-seller on Ludgate Hill in London. The match-seller is depicted standing amidst the bustling city streets, surrounded by a sea of people going about their daily lives. The photograph was featured as an illustration for the book "London in the Nineties" edited by Leonara Collins and published in 1950. It offers us a glimpse into life during that era and serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by those who relied on selling small items like matches to make ends meet. The monochromatic tones add depth and emotion to the composition, emphasizing both the starkness of poverty and resilience of its subjects. The contrast between light and shadow creates a dramatic effect that draws viewers into this historical moment frozen in time. Transportation plays a significant role in this image as well, with buses lining up along Ludgate Hill. This further emphasizes the hustle and bustle of city life during that period. Overall, this print provides us with an evocative snapshot of London's past while highlighting themes such as social inequality and urbanization. It serves as a powerful reminder of how far society has come since then while also prompting reflection on ongoing challenges faced by marginalized communities today.
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